Should I stay, or should I Go?

     Good morning!  Hope your weekend was nice, mine was a bit hectic. We got transfer calls, late last night, and I'm going to Paris!...Kentucky. Still pretty good, though.  Thank you again for the package, the pumpkin overload was appreciated! Saturday, I got a package from Aunt Nenie, as well, so I guess great minds think alike! Turns out we're allowed to do family history, after prostelyting hours, so I took some time to learn to index. Worked pretty well, on the Ipad. I honestly can't belive it's been a year. It feels like just yesterday, walking into the MTC. Fast or not, it's been worth every minute. You stay warm this week, I love you!

Love,

Elder Mattinson

District Service Project

Crazy, wet hike

Good afternoon! It's only one, but we've already had a heck of a day.  We got up at 5:30 am, to go hike Clifty Falls, with the District. It was pouring rain, so we were soaked, by the end of it. I think we hiked about 3 miles, up & down the canyon. It was nuts. We did get a chance to play that game last week, that was pretty fun, too. Transfers are coming up this Saturday, and it sounds like there's a chance I'm leaving. I'll let you know if I do. I'm excited for the package, and I'll send pictures soon!

-love,

Elder Mattinson

Rainy Trip to Clifty Falls

     Good evening! Sorry about taking so long, and not being able to write personal emails, we spent all day doing service in Madison. We helped build a pit, for a game called Gagaball. It's kinda like dodgeball. It was pretty fun! We spent a lot of time hitting the pavement, this week. Tracting a bunch. It went really well, we found 7 new investigators, this week!  We're also planning for a service activity, in Scottsburg, helping a member on his farm. Again, I'm really sorry about not writing everybody, I promise I will next week!

I love you all,
Elder Mattinson

Good afternoon! 

General  conference was great! I really liked Elder Renlund's talk, about how there's no coincidences, with God. Our week was pretty good, we didn't have too much luck with investigators, but we did meet some new less actives! One of them, was a pretty interesting experience. She had been manipulated into baptism, and didn't know anything about the church. Her husband passed away recently, and wanted to know where he is. We taught her the Plan of Salvation, and she was so happy! It was great! I hope we can help her return to the fold. We only had one less-active member come to conference, but he came to three sessions, so that was great! 

Anyhow, I think I'm pretty good on stuff, so anything you send is appreciated! Thank you so much!

Many much Love,

Elder Mattinson

Good afternoon! First things first, Elder Olsen's from St. Louis, Missouri, and he's been out a month less than I have. Our week's been pretty good, Trying to get Elder Olsen Acclimated with the area. Summer's decided to stay a bit longer out here, It's been in the 80's all week. It's good to hear that everything went well with Lindsay, and Addison. She looks pretty cute! Also great to hear that Riley got baptized! We've been working on inviting less actives to watch Conference at the church with us, this weekend, so far, so good, we already have 3 planning on coming! We also got in contact with Shanda again, We're going to work on teaching her again, maybe a bit slower this time, ha ha. 

     I totally forgot to mention last week, with how crazy things were, but we had a mission conference with Elders Clayton, and Taylor, of the Seventy, and their Wives, on the 12th. It was amazing! They all had such great Advice, and guidance for us, and such powerful testimonies. I also got a picture with Elder Clayton, even though I look a bit out of place, in it. 

     I also got your letter, last Tuesday. Clark County, one of the places they lived is about 30 Miles from our area! It's so cool, that I have ancestors, who lived in this area. 

Before I go, I wanted to thank You and Dad for All your Sacrifices, so that I could come out here. I Feel Like I've learned and grown so much out here, and I wouldn't ever have been able to make it, without your selfless support, and love. Thank you.

I love you so much, Have a great week!

Love, 

Elder Mattinson.

Photo with Elder Clayton of the 70!

Minor Setbacks...

Good Afternoon! So sad news, the Baptism was cancelled.  Shanda struggles a lot with anxiety, and wasn't as committed as she let on. Her Grandfather's taking her to the hospital, to hopefully get more helpful medicine. Hopefully one day she'll get baptized. As for transfers, I'm staying another transfer in Scottsburg, with a Elder Olsen. Sounds like a pretty cool guy. Sorry about leading everyone on about the Baptism. Other than that, just helping Elder Williams get ready to go home. I'll be praying for Lindsay, and Alison(?) and you all too! Have a good week, I love you!

Love,

Elder Mattinson

I got a fever, and the only prescription is more Pumpkin

Good afternoon! We've had a pretty eventful week, here in Scottsburg! We've been preparing for the baptism, and we also had a chance to go out with the Branch President for a day! He's super dedicated to helping us, so that's really helped kick the Branch into gear. We made a surprise trip to Madison yesterday, to catch an investigator for an appointment, before he went to work, so that was fun. We're making a no-bake Cheesecake today, I'll have to send a picture, once we make it. 

Transfers are next Tuesday, and it's up in the air, if I stay or go. Should be fun, either way. Anyhow, happy anniversary, love you, stay safe!

Love,

Elder Mattinson

Cool find in the Madison ward building.